WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Southampton manager Claude Puel on his squad: “It was, I think, important to improve and to build for the future. With a game every three days, it will be very important.

“It is important to stay concentrated on the next game against Swansea, which will be very difficult, because the players must play another game after just two days off following this game [v Sparta Prague].”

Swansea City head coach Francesco Guidolin: “We must be ready to fight, because in this league to fight is the most important thing.

“The quality of the players is obviously important, but fighting spirit is very important.

“We must improve. We know we can play better, quicker and with more confidence and aggression.”

LAWRO’S PREDICTION

It was a great comeback by Swansea to draw with Chelsea last week but they are still without a win since beating Burnley on the opening day.

Southampton do not have a league win under Claude Puel but they had enough chances to beat Arsenal last week before losing to a last-gasp penalty, and I think their wait for three points will be over on Sunday.